der Geheimnisverrat
Translation
betrayal of a secret, breach of confidence
Examples
Geheimnisverrat ist eine schwere Straftat.
Betrayal of a secret is a serious crime.
Er wurde des Geheimnisverrats beschuldigt.
He was accused of betraying a secret.
Grammar Patterns
to commit a betrayal of a secret ((begehen)) Whoever reveals state secrets commits a betrayal of a secret.
to accuse sb. ((of betraying a secret)) He was accused of betraying a secret.
Similar Words
Indiskretion (indiscretion), Pflichtverletzung (breach of duty)
Etymology
Made up of 'Geheimnis' (secret) and 'Verrat' (betrayal). It literally means 'secret-betrayal'.
Memory Tips
A straightforward combination: betraying ('Verrat') a secret ('Geheimnis').